Paramore Night VI

Paramore Night Staple Circa's front woman Em lets the crowd sing it all out. 

First we would like to apologize that this blog post and the photos took forever to put up. There have been a lot going on and we've been really busy these past few weeks. Plus Paul has been distracted with Dexter- the series. But with some pushing the photos are finally here! :) 

Ever since being a part of Paramore Night III Paul and I have been thrown into a whirlwind of gigs, events and music celebrating not only our favorite foreign bands but discovering true OPM (Original Pinoy Music) talent as well. We've made friends and have become part of a big Paramore family. 

There was some time before Parmore Night VI happened, a couple of months or so and this just made every one really excited for the event. Every one was really looking forward to it. 

Hands in the air. A jam packed Freedom Bar feels the music during Paramore Night VI. 

Honestly I was worried when days before the event front women for both Mad Hatter Day and Ferown had to cancel since they were sick, (a strange virus has been going around due to the crazy weather) I was worried that a lot of people would cancel their plans of going but boy was I in for a surprise because Freedom Bar was packed! 

Now we have been to Freedom Bar a couple of times already but I have never seen it so full of people! Usually the seats would be occupied by bands who would be performing but not this time, this time it was full of friends who smiled and called you when you entered the bar. It was nice to know that not only did the people come to enjoy the bands but they also went to see and hang out with friends, it really was one big crazy, happy and fun Parafamily. 

Amazing star-studded collaboration band 'The Morning Light' bring their A-game to Paramore Night VI.  

The event started late due to some difficulties regarding logistics but despite the long wait the people were already singing and dancing to Paramore songs being played in the bar. 

When the event did start the first band up was Sinaja who gave a beautiful rendition of "The Only Exception" complete with a violin accompaniment it was a perfect rendition for a wedding! :) Aside from a violin Sinaja also brought diversity to their music by having a keytar! 

It was an awesome set from collab band 'The Morning Light' made up of resident musicians of Paramore Night led by the man behind it all (and probably the person with the most Paramore shirts I know) Kuya Monty of Mayonnaise, with Mich Dimen of Behind Those City Lights on vocals, they had a new twist to their band by having Dj Jasper (in the house) experimenting with electronica which was just apt for Paramore's new album.

Dj Jasper of the Morning Light in the house yow!

Fall Out Boy Night 2

First band: Zylke 

While Paul and I have already been to and been a part of a number of gigs and events there are still times when I find myself in that 'Aha' moment and just know that this is it, this is the reason why we do what we do and for Fall Out Boy Night 2 that was when Bernard Sicat from Red Paradox called out to the crowd in attendance, he said Fall Out Boy family and for me he was right. 

These crazy kids who went to an album launch in Odyssey a few months ago are now one big crazy family who share the love for both music and Fall Out Boy. 

You can check out the original event announcement post here. 

The crazy but talented boys of Along Van Buren

Taking things in their own hands, these crazy kids (Yes! I will always say crazy kids because they are crazy kids and whenever I'm with them I feel like a crazy kid too!) organized this event all on their own, planning through long threads and group chats on Facebook amidst crazy jokes and antics.  

I'm really amazed as to how a young age is not a hindrance to today's generation of kids in pursuing their dreams and passions, I know that I may be talking like an old person but I am one of the oldest if not the oldest in the group. Your What is your age? poll on the group is a constant reminder of that. :p  

Starecase

Speaking of age - let's talk about someone's age for a change - Freedom Bar! Well Fall Out Boy Night 2 was held in the iconic and historical Freedom Bar as what I said during my hosting duties, many rock stars have performed on the very stage where these kids are performing now. 

So a bit of trivia - because I'm such a history nerd Freedom Bar in Anonas, turned 17 last August 23, 2013 and is the same anniversary as the Philippine's cry for freedom on Biak na bato, thus the name and patriotic interior design. :) 

Event Announcement: Fall Out Boy Night 2

When you have a great time the first time around you know that things can only get better right?

Well that is exactly why every one is all a buzz with Fall Out Boy Night 2! Its because the first one was so much crazy fun and I should know since we had a hand in organizing the event - I even hosted the show! Check out the blog post here.  

I can still remember the chants of 'Last Song! Last Song!' from excited fans who wanted to jam along during the impromptu open mic. 

You can never really go wrong when you gather people who have the same love for the same music and the same band in one room - it is a party waiting to happen and that is exactly why Fall Out Boy Night 2 is happening this Saturday! September 7 at Freedom Bar in Anonas! I'm sure a lot of my fellow Young Bloods are still having a hang over or more appropriately Post Concert Depression from Fall Out Boy's amazing Manila stop last August 8 - blog post here and Fall Out Boy Night 2 is the perfect cure for that Post Concert Depression! 

Fall Out Boy Night 2 is presented by Final Round Productions with performances from local bands who will be covering Fall Out Boy songs! Check out their amazing line up! 

Starecase 

Orange Hates Pink 

Zylke 

The Pull-It-Surprise 

Attic Nightmares 

Yuko 

Segatron 

Trapeze

Red Paradox

Along Van Buren 

Its going to be another amazing Fall Out Boy Night filled with not only music but games and prizes! Make sure to invite your friends for a crazy fun night!

Event sponsors and media partners include: 

Odyssey 

Pcheng Photography 

Audio Heavy Productions

Rakista

Rakista Radio

U'Perv - Ur Personal Vape Shop

Agent Porma 

Goony Goons

Indie Band News

Bandstand Philippines 

You can also RSVP to the event here! See you guys! :)  

The Yellow Room Night: Freedom Bar

Declared Already 

Apologies for the late post, we had to deal with a full External Hard Drive so we had no space to put in the new photos, we spent a few days having to clean up the hard drive and organize files and files of folders of photos. So if anyone would like to donate or sponsor an external hard drive you know how to reach us! :P 

So last Wednesday was the Yellow Room Night. Blog post on the event announcement here. 

For us, it was a night of a lot of firsts, well for one, we've mostly covered band nights - events where local bands get to cover songs from established artists, mostly foreign; so it was our first time to cover an event that featured and showcased bands and musicians in their own light and in their own music. 

It was also our first time to cover an event in Freedom Bar in Anonas. :) Loved the nationalistic painting on the wall. 

First band up is Declared Already, fronted by pretty and cute voiced  Sheric whose vocals reminded me of the anime and Japanese songs I love. (Check out Judy and Mary - the band) Hey if they can get away with the cutesy voices why can't we right? It also reminded me of a first generation Moonstar 88. Their songs were very catchy too! Declared Already will also performing during Circa's video launch - watch out for blog posts on that! :P 

You can check out the video of their original song 'Rumors' here. 

Second band up was Trapeze who we already had the pleasure of watching during Fall Out Boy Night. Check out their song Kara Krus which I love! You can check out the video of their song 'Pero' (recorded in The Yellow Room of course!) here. 

Third band up was Vicente Couleur band, whose vocalist kind of looks like Taka of One Ok Rock, I loved the effects that they used in their songs. 

I'm really excited for Circa's upcoming video launch 'Habang Buhay' blog posts on that coming up soon! Each time I see them perform live it just establishes the fact that these guys are ready for bigger things.Make sure to check back on the blog for posts and updates on Circa ~ Especially since they are having their video launch on August 10!  

Paraluman 

Crowd favorite Paraluman (check out the shirt above) was also present during the Yellow Room Night! 

Danita Paner of Ferown